A. 
Description.
(1) 
The work of this article includes, but is not limited to:
(a) 
Installation of soil erosion and sediment pollution control (SESPC) measures as per the approved plan.
(b) 
Maintenance of SESPC measures.
(c) 
Restoration of area and removal of any interim SESPC measures placed to protect areas from erosion during stabilization period.
(2) 
Related work specified elsewhere.
(a) 
Clearing and grubbing: Article IV.
(b) 
Site excavation and placement of fill material: Article VI.
(c) 
Finish grading, seeding, sodding: Article X.
(d) 
Storm drain pipe: Article XIX.
(3) 
Applicable Standard Details.[1] In the event of a conflict between these details and PA DEP/York County Conservation District Details, current PA DEP and York County Conservation District Standard Details shall govern work.
(a) 
DT 02270-1, Rock Barrier Detail.
(b) 
DT 02270-2, Rock Basin Detail.
(c) 
DT 02270-3, Rock Lining Detail.
(d) 
DT 02270-4, Soil Erosion Control for Structures.
(e) 
DT 02270-5, Silt Barrier Fence Detail.
(f) 
DT 02270-6, Temporary Diversion Swale Detail.
(g) 
DT 02270-7, Storm Inlet Protection Detail.
(h) 
DT 02270-8, Straw Bale Barrier Detail.
(i) 
DT 02270-9, Stabilized Construction Entrance Detail.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Standard Details are included as an attachment to this chapter.
B. 
Quality assurance.
(1) 
Reference standards.
(a) 
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), latest revision:
[1] 
Publication 408, Specifications.
[2] 
Publication 72M, Roadway Construction Standards.
(b) 
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP). Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual.
(c) 
Asphalt Institute specifications.
C. 
Submittals.
(1) 
A soil erosion and sediment pollution control plan for this project must be approved by the York County Conservation District. This plan may not be adjusted by the contractor without prior approval of the County Conservation District and other regulatory agencies as applicable.
D. 
(Reserved)
A. 
Stone for rip-rap. Stone used shall be the type and size of rip-rap shown on the drawings and shall meet the requirement of Publication 408, Section 850.
B. 
Matting for erosion control.
(1) 
The contractor shall furnish a certification from the manufacturer that the matting conforms to the requirements prescribed hereinafter.
(2) 
Jute matting for erosion control: as specified in Publication 408, Section 806.2(a).
(3) 
Excelsior matting: as specified in Publication 408, Section 806.2(b).
(4) 
Nylon matting: as specified in Publication 408, Section 806.2(d).
C. 
Erosion control devices.
(1) 
Silt barrier fence.
(a) 
Geotextiles, Class 3: as specified in Publication 408, Section 735.1(a) (b) (c) (d) and Section 865.2(a).
(b) 
Mesh support: as specified in Publication 408, Section 865.2(b).
(c) 
Post.
[1] 
Wood or steel or acceptable plastic with equivalent section and sufficient length for height of fence required.
[2] 
As specified in Publication 408, Section 865.2(c).
(d) 
Fasteners: as specified in Publication 408, Section 865.2(d).
(e) 
Ground anchors, guy wires: as specified in Publication 408, Section 865.2(e)(f).
D. 
Temporary cover.
(1) 
Seed: as specified in Article X.
(2) 
Seed mixtures: as specified in Article X.
(3) 
Inoculant: as specified in Article X.
E. 
Soil supplement materials.
(1) 
Fertilizer: as specified in Article X.
(2) 
Agricultural lime: as specified in Article X.
F. 
Mulching materials.
(1) 
Straw: as specified in Article X.
(2) 
Wood cellulose fiber: as specified in Article X.
(3) 
Mulching binder. Emulsified asphalt: SS-1, CSS-1, CMS-1, MS-2, RS-1, RS-2, CRS-1, or CRS-2. Designations from Asphalt Institute specifications.
(4) 
Wood chips. Wood chips, recovered from clearing and grubbing operations will be acceptable as mulch for seeding and shall be used at a rate of 35 cubic yards per acre.
G. 
Storm drain pipe: as specified in Article XIX.
H. 
Pumped sediment control device.
(1) 
Nonwoven geotextile fabric bag that collects silt from pumped water, such as Dirtbag manufactured by ACF Environmental, Inc., Richmond, VA, or approved equal.
(2) 
Bag must be sized to accommodate flow rates and maintained as recommended by the manufacturer.
I. 
Inlet sediment control device: woven polypropylene fabric bag such as Siltsack, as manufactured by ACF Environmental, Inc., Richmond, VA, or approved equal, sized to fit inlet.
A. 
Notify County Conservation District a minimum of seven days prior to initiating earthmoving.
B. 
A copy of the SESPC plan must be available at the site of earthmoving activity during construction and until the site is stabilized.
C. 
SESPC measures shall be implemented by the contractor before earthmoving activities are started. The plan shall be strictly adhered to, and the contractor shall maintain all SESPC measures until permanent soil cover has been established.
D. 
The following minimum control measures shall be employed by the contractor:
(1) 
Reduce by the greatest extent practicable the area and duration of exposure of readily erodible soils;
(2) 
Protect soils by use of temporary vegetation, or by seeding and mulching, or by accelerating the establishment of permanent vegetation and completing disturbed areas of work as rapidly as is consistent with construction schedules;
(3) 
Retard the rate of runoff from the construction site and control the disposal thereof;
(4) 
Trap sediment from the construction site in silt basins, including pump discharges from dewatering operations;
(5) 
Sprinkle or apply dust suppressors to keep dust within tolerable air quality limits on haul roads and at the construction site;
(6) 
Utilize temporary measures to control soil erosion on construction operations suspended for more than 20 calendar days;
(7) 
Provide protection against discharge of pollutants such as chemicals, fuel, lubricants, sewage, etc., into streams or stormwater facilities;
(8) 
Keep all construction debris, excavated material, rocks, and refuse incidental to the work out of any stream channel, gutter lines and drainage channels.
E. 
Do not permit mud or silt-laden water to leave the construction site, and is responsible for any and all damages to downstream properties as a result of his failure to prevent such damages.
F. 
At such time permanent soil cover has been established, remove all temporary SESPC measures.
G. 
Temporary control measures must be maintained, including disposal and replacement of damaged or filled devices.